How To Fix HRBEN00PAYROLL002 - Feature 'MODDE' could not be evaluated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBEN00PAYROLL - Error messages for Benefits - Payroll

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Feature 'MODDE' could not be evaluated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00PAYROLL002 - Feature 'MODDE' could not be evaluated ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00PAYROLL002 indicating that the feature 'MODDE' could not be evaluated typically arises in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Resources (HR) module. This error suggests that there is an issue with the evaluation of the feature that is supposed to determine the mode of processing for payroll.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The feature 'MODDE' may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings in the feature itself.
  Incorrect Personnel Administration Data: If the employee's data is incomplete or incorrect, it may lead to the failure of the feature evaluation.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the payroll process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data or features.
  Custom Modifications: If there are custom modifications or enhancements in the payroll process, they might interfere with the standard evaluation of the feature.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, it might not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Feature Configuration: 
  
  Go to transaction code PE03 to check the configuration of the feature 'MODDE'. Ensure that it is correctly set up and that all necessary conditions are defined.
  Verify that the feature is active and that there are no syntax errors.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (using transaction codes like PA20 or PA30) to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Pay special attention to the infotypes related to payroll and benefits.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute payroll processes. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant payroll processing programs to see where the evaluation fails.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP Notes and documentation related to the feature 'MODDE' for any known issues or updates that might be relevant.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Review the SAP HR documentation for details on payroll processing and feature evaluation.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or HR functional team for further investigation.